We offer valuable training primarily focused towards staff and volunteers in not-for-profit and government organisations. We teach evidence-based and methodical practical strategies and for developing self-kindness, self-care and self-compassion – particularly for those working in high stress jobs.
The Self-Kindness Project believes that strategic and consistent care, kindness and compassion towards the self are the foundation for positive change in our community.
We believe that the employees in care-focused organisations need to deliberately develop even MORE capacity for self-care than others due to their inherent personal attributes as well as the nature of working at the often “raw” end of humanity.
The Self-Kindness Project
Trainings and Seminars
In all offerings from The Self-Kindness Project, we prioritise working with the most up to date techniques and education that help to people to: bring kindness to themselves when they mess up; build more solidity and stability within themselves as they move through a day so they aren’t as tired and emotionally vulnerable; cultivate a sense of mindfulness and awareness of their ’emotional hygiene’ through a day so that they can catch and mediate self-critical and self-attacking thoughts more quickly; and understand how developing the skill of bringing kindness and care to the self results in better kindness and care to others – helping to foster a kind, compassionate society. See our ‘services’ page for more details.
Would you like our input?
We would love the opportunity to contribute to a positive culture change within your organisation towards more genuine and sustainable self-care.
Building self-care practices
Reducing ongoing stress
Building sustainable energy
Living and acting in alignment
with the heart’s vision for care
Quietening the inner critic
Clearing mental fog
Building self-kindness and compassion
The Self-Kindness Project
Catherine Francis
Creator
My primary motivation is to connect with others with genuine warmth and care and to be part of training efforts that have a committed vision to improve the well-being of individuals, the health of organisations and have a positive societal impact.
Willow Francis
Senior Trainer
With an extensive background in the mainstream healthcare profession (nursing, including many years as an emergency room nurse and also paramedics)…
Some of the techniques currently used in the project
We are committed to using the most up to date and effective tools, techniques, strategies and education to support care workers, support workers, therapists and volunteers in being healthy, balanced and kind to themselves. They deserve it!
One of the systems of training we use currently is from The HeartMath Institute® – a research based scientifically validated education and training organisation that is committed to positive global change, one heart at a time. Willow and Catherine are leading Australian licensed trainers for these techniques.
HeartMath® programs help to identify stress triggers, learn how to deploy focused techniques designed to reduce emotional stress, change the response to stress and build the capacity for self-care
What participants have reported
We offer affordable training for staff in not-for-profit and government organisations in learning essential strategies for developing self-kindness, self-care and self-compassion.
The Self Kindness Project gives you empowerment that ripples through your whole life!! In all of my professional and teaching career I have not felt this connected to my students and patients, free from judgement, nervousness and self consciousness. My lessons have become more meaningful and passionate and I have noticed a difference in my students when I am truly coherent
Jodi Duval
Naturopath and Lecturer
Willow and Catherine make things fun and easy to learn. They provide an empowering, accessible inspiration in walking the talk of living a compassionate, engaged life. I now have tools that allow space between the stressors of life and my reaction to them and the spin off effect of using the heart-mindfulness tools, is that the joy of the small moments of being present in the hearts experience spills over to make life feel like a rich, creative journey again rather than an endurance event. I would recommend anyone feeling the burden of stress in the modern world learn what Catherine and Willow are so passionate about teaching
Andrea
Osteopath & Mother
As a parent, I was quickly drawn to this method with its simple tools. I soon felt a sense of mastery over anxiety and frustration and I have finally found peace. I can feel the joy and fun in life again. I am so grateful to Willow and Catherine for bringing these techniques to Perth and mentoring me. I felt a sense of calm and belonging whenever I was in their presence.
Kelly Sheffield
Physiotherapist
Before I learned the tools from the Self Kindness Project, I knew I was not experiencing life the way I wanted to. On the surface life was plentiful but I struggled to see and really feel this. As I began to apply the tools and techniques this has all changed. I don’t get upset by the small things so much now. I can show the love and care I deeply feel towards my beautiful daughters more than ever and can stay soft with and blame less my loving partner. These tools are now my everyday weaponry against negativity, self pity, burn-out and overwhelm. To have such tools at my fingertips is a blessed relief. I am now filled with appreciation and wonder for life which had become lost to me. I thank Willow and Catherine everyday.
Meredith Drynan
Owner Roar Superfoods
The Self Kindness Project with Catherine and Willow has given me a “a magic tool belt” to cope with difficult and stressful situations, but also to stand still and embrace the beautiful moments.
Judy
Web Designer , Scarborough, WA
We would love to hear from you
Please call or email Catherine or Willow to either book one of these services or to discuss your needs.
